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seems preferable to what seems possible! My heart is full, General. What man, capable of feeling another's cares, can behold the miseries of the poor Union refugees and freedmen of all ages and sexes, and not weep? But enough for the present - perhaps too much. In haste, very Truly Yours.
JW A. Sorrells

Supt BR, &c &c.

P.S. I understand today that the petition heretofore spoken of for the purpose of having me removed, is in favor of Lieut James B Roulston, son of Col. Robert S. Roulston. If successful, his appointment would be worse for the Union men and Freedmen here, than would be that of his [[?]] E M Roulston. My reasons for this are good, as will soon appear, if I shall be retained and supported long enough.

One full company - say 80 or 100 - with a cool, sensible commander, possessing moral courage enough to any emergency, with troops orderly and well drilled, will be enough to present. I would rather have colored troops, for they would be harder to seduce by the rebels; but let them be under good command. I will endeavor to be correct in all I do, and as promp as possible; and am willing to stand or fall, as my doing may prove good or bad.

W.AS